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Aug 18, 2026

 
AI Implementation and Ethics

New research indicates that artificial intelligence hiring tools may inadvertently develop and perpetuate their own biases, posing a risk to fair recruitment processes.

Read at HR Executive→

 

Should AI hiring tools be audited for bias before deployment?

Implementing artificial intelligence in learning and development presents challenges, including significant investment costs versus potential time savings. CHROs must carefully weigh expenses against efficiency gains.

Read at TechTarget HR Software→

SHRM's annual conference provided guidance emphasizing the continued focus on artificial intelligence and employee well-being, offering insights for HR professionals navigating current trends.

Read at HR Brew→

 

A webinar on September 24, 2026, will explore workforce AI strategies and skills, examining frontline employee expectations regarding pay, scheduling, and technology.

Read at HR Executive→

 
Strategic Leadership and Alignment

HR leaders and the C-suite must align on six critical questions to prevent disconnects that hinder HR's strategic business partnership and ensure effective operations.

Read at HR Dive→

Leading HR teams are addressing a widening workplace divide to improve culture and retention in 2026, offering insights for other leaders seeking to close this gap.

Read at HR Dive→

 

Devlane's new Engineering Cost Calculator enables companies to compare hiring expenses between the U.S. and Latin America.

Read at HRTech Series→

 
Chatter
The view from Reddit
“Question regarding commission in recruiting”

A new recruiter feels blindsided and punished for exceeding expectations, as their bonus structure has been clarified post-hire to exclude candidates they didn't source and hires for generic positions, despite being assigned to recruit for those roles.

Read at r/recruiting→

 

Should recruiters be paid commission on all hires, regardless of sourcing method?

“I automated basically all of my sourcing and outbound with Claude”

A recruiter details a system developed over several months that uses Claude, a search skill, and markdown files to automate sourcing and outbound recruitment, involving an interactive process where Claude questions the recruiter about job requirements and refines searches based on feedback.

Read at r/recruiting→

“I’ve been the only internal recruiter for a company for 2 years, but I don’t conduct interviews. Is this normal?”

The sole recruiter for a ~500-employee company, who is salary plus commission, questions the structure where they are excluded from conducting interviews and phone screens, feeling more like a lead generator than a recruiter, especially after a previous role as a military recruiter where they managed the entire process.

Read at r/recruiting→

 

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